KINGS of MACEDON. Perseus. 179-168 BC. AR Drachm (15.5mm, 2.87 g, 6h). Third Macedonian War issue. Uncertain mint in Thessaly; Hermias, magistrate. Struck circa 171/0 BC. EF.Electronic Auction 542 Greek, Silver Sold For $ 650. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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KINGS of MACEDON. Perseus. 179-168 BC. AR Drachm (15.5mm, 2.87 g, 6h). Third Macedonian War issue. Uncertain mint in Thessaly; Hermias, magistrate. Struck circa 171/0 BC. Head of Helios facing slightly right / Rose with bud to right; EPMIAΣ above, Z-Ω across field. Price, Larissa, pl. LV, 247; SNG Keckman 793. Deep iridescent tone over lustrous surfaces, a hint of die rust, a couple of tiny spots of find patina on reverse. EF. |